LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mychal-Ray Hernandez upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most
prestigious of Scouting honors

WHEREAS, Mychal-Ray Hernandez, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Monday,
March 26, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mychal-Ray Hernandez is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 241 in Port Washington, New York; and
WHEREAS, He participated in Troop 241's high adventure trip to the
Double H Ranch in New Mexico in 2007; learned to ski on the Troop's
annual trip to Belleayre Mountain in February 2005, and is a member of
the Order of the Arrow; and
WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through
the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, The highest achievement of leadership in Scouting, earned by
only five percent of all Boy Scouts, is the distinguished rank of Eagle
Scout; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has been involved in Scouting for
many years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has attained all of
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, For his Eagle project, Mychal-Ray Hernandez restored the
flower beds at the rear entrance of the Landmark on Main Street, a
community-based presenter of world-class arts and cultural programs for
audiences of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds and the home of
three not-for-profit organizations which provide valuable community
services to children and their families throughout the Port Washington
area; and
WHEREAS, Mychal-Ray Hernandez's perseverance in rising through the
ranks to Eagle Scout is a strong indication of his ability to master
difficult tasks; his accomplishment will enable him to emerge as a lead-
er, fully equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex society;
and
WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt his future will be
filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
recognition of the significance of this meritorious achievement, to
congratulate and honor Mychal-Ray Hernandez on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mychal-Ray Hernandez.